Pours clear and gold, huge white head and very visible carbonation. Another review described the smell as a tire fire and I'll be damned if that's not a fair description. Not scared though, got some citrus smells and I've had it before so I know it's good. Light body, but that carbonation is a mouthful. Dry, crisp and super smooth; I could drink this all night, what booze?

Finishes super clean with just a touch of bitterness lingering on the tongue. This may not be the sexiest old girl, but she's worth bumping into from time to time.

Clear straw colored beer with impressive and long lasting head. Alcohol level is way in the background. However it's light body does nothing to counter the extreme bitterness and the smell is more tire fire than spicy hops. Any complexity or fruity character is masked by the overall harshness of the dominant flavors and aroma.

The beer has a light golden color with a fluffy white head that had some lasting power. Malty, lemony citrus and a little banana peel. Taste is light and refreshing disguising the elevated alcohol content very well. Highly carbonated and crisp in the mouth with a light feel. I feel the beer is right on the mark for a Belgian strong pale Ale.

The purest white pillow of everlasting dense foam on top of clear straw color. Aroma is slight citrus zest and mild spice. Yeasty esters dominate the taste. It's fairly dry, and very carbonated. with a bit of a tart finish I enjoy Delirium more.

I hate pale ales but this was such a nice one i didnt even notice it was classed as a pale....crisp,smooth and overall a very well crafted beer, i would even consider buying again even though i dont like this style.

L: Pours a light clear golden color. 3 fingers of the creamiest white head I've ever seen which lasts forever. Delicate lacing and great legs.

S: Lemony citrus and mild hops.

T/F: Belgian yeasts are all over this brew... complex esters with an almost fruity-citrus character without being sweet. Mild hop bite... just enough to keep things honest. Spicy character. Light and creamy on the mouth... carbonated yet smooth.

O: This is a delicious and complex beer, and one that's meant to be sipped and savored. You can't go wrong with Duvel, and it's one of the Belgian standards for a reason.

Poured into a stemmed glass. Hazy golden color with a multiple finger head that recedes super slowly leaving lacing halfway down the glass. Aroma of fruity esters, floral hops, and bread. Taste follows the nose with a slightly tart yeast, floral hops, spicy hops, and biscuit taste before the dry finish. Medium-full body and medium carbonation. The alcohol is completely hidden and the feel is creamy and luscious.
The feel is what really makes this beer. Everything is well done, but the creaminess and hidden alcohol make this a gem. I could really savor this and I don't see how this beer could get old.

An outstanding beer across the board on all fronts ! Not sure why I waited so long to tick this one . . . oh yeah, price point. But now that I've tried it I believe it's worth every penny. I was actually able pick up two bottles along with a Duvel glass gift packaged for $8 ! This is classified as a Belgian Pale Ale but personally I have no trouble considering this a tripel. Gorgeous golden appearance along with a crisp feel. Tastes like a tripel and is comparable to many fine Belgians that are out there as well as La Fin Du Monde. Overall, just a fantastic Belgian even if I'm confused by the style.

Saw the price and the rating and took the plunge. Great beer that looks like Snoopy's root beer on Bon Voyage charlie brown. HUGE head, which i enjoy. Smells refreshing, almost like Sprite. This brew tastes heavenly and will having you craving another sip, and the mouth on this is delectable. Overall a definitive Belgium brew which others should strive for.

This really is a beautiful beer. Huge fluffy white head with carbonation rushing up from the etching in my Duvel tulip. The smell is spicy, yeasty, and lightly fruity. The taste is similar with a slightly tart aftertaste. Crisp and clean and delicious. The only negative is the high price. yb

Look -- A tight creamy white head with the endurance of John Henry given the ABV of this beer. Beautiful lacing and a clouded pale straw color to the beer itself.

Smell -- Fruity esters lend a banana and clove nose to the beer. No alcohol whatsoever in the nose.

Taste -- Banana and clove again, hints of bubblegum buried in there as well. Initial sweetness quickly gives way to a delightful bitterness that persists just long enough for you to take another sip. Alcohol is hidden.

Feel -- Creamy on the tongue due to the carbonation. The body is light, surprisingly so given the ABV.

Overall -- A beautiful beer. It looks good. It smells good. It tastes good. It feels good. It's the beer equivalent of sex in a glass. A wonderful brew. It may be possible for it to be improved but I'm new enough to the style to feel unqualified to offer any suggestions.

My brother in law slipped me a couple of these with the tulip glass and told me "best beer I've ever had." Now he knows his German and Belgian beers so I listened. The next thing I did was check out the reviews here. I get a little skeptical when something scores this well because my tastes tend to run a little differently than others. Porters and light stouts are my favorites. Anyway, I chilled them and got ready. I screwed up the pouring a little and wound up with way too much head so I had to wait a bit but it was worth it. I'll let the other guys give all the flowery evaluations of subtle notes and such and tell you that this is the ale that all other ale makers should shoot for. It's light, clean, and refreshing but somehow doesn't skimp on flavor. I don't mean that over-hopped crapped that's all the rage these days but real beer flavor. On my beer tasting list I've got a category for beers I would drink every day and this one made it. Saving the other one for another day until I can find some more.

One of my favorite brews, haven't reviewed it since now. Poured from a 750ml bottle into, go figure, a Duvel Tulip glass. I cannot stress how important it is to pour this beer correctly, or the suds will be quite overwhelming. Pours a light golden, with a very creamy, foamy, and thick head that does not go away. Ive seen some reviews of this beer in that it dissipates quickly and does not lace. This is because it was poured incorrectly. The lacing on this beer is extreme, almost can't see through the glass at times. The nose is very complex, a lot of deep fruit notes. First thought on the tongue, wow. So much going on here. You can almost pick any note out of this one. It's Duvel, it's well known and popular for a reason.

This was poured into, none other, a Duvel tulip. Hey, go figure.
The appearance was a hazy golden color with a finger's worth of foamy white head. While the head caves out a bit to allow a mushroom cap of a head, the dissipation picks up the pace in the wake and barely any lacing is seen. Its always a nice show to watch a Duvel head die off.
The aroma takes some banana, apple, lemon and Belgian spices to tighten a grip over some Belgian sugars. To sweeten the pot, gentle sweet grassy and earthy hops slide in to balance an overall wonderful unprecedented complexity.
The flavor yields a full sweetness coming from the fruity esters, and Belgian sugars colliding into the spices to build an eventful luscious aftertaste and finish.
The mouthfeel is about medium bodied with a slightly sticky sort of feel. However, with that in mind, I do feel the alcohol a bit cherishing its return to my tongue.
Overall, what gets me the most with this beer is that though the alcohol is noted in the feel, one can still drink this beer with its respected food.

Look: huge white head beers a yellowish orange color
Smell: lemon malt citrus with a hint of alchool
Taste: lemon biscuity up front malt and grass towards the middle of mouth
Alchool warmth juicy in the finish
Feel:medium body with a nice warmth from the alchool
Overall: A great beer very balanced

On the nose, delicate, fruity esters of banana, apple, and pear as well as spicy notes of clove and pepper float above a trace of crisp, light malt. Taste follows the nose almost exactly, adding just a touch of lemon rind to the fruity and spicy flavour profile, while in the mid palate, crisp, pilsner-like malts are bolder than the aroma suggested. A gently spicy, grassy and earthy hop bitterness builds towards the finish, joined by a touch of alcohol that adds a little warmth to lingering spices. In the mouth a light body and masses of endless sparkling carbonation give a champagne-like-feel, that’s crisp, dry and refreshing from start to finish.

Overall this is a fantastic beer. Strong and complex but delicate and hugely drinkable, widely available at an excellent price point. My go to Belgian Strong Pale Ale. Recommended.

The carbonation on this beer is a whirlwind of magnificence. This must be the highest level of carbonation I've ever felt in a beer. Truly refreshing. I can't think of another beer I've had that is quite like this one. And then add in the fact it's 8.5%?!!!? Pure excellence.

*Note: The big white frothy head is a BEAST on this beer. It never leaves the glass, and leaves thick foam-sealed lacings everywhere.